About Flights
FLIGHTS (formerly Flights Up) is driven by the belief of reaching dreams as high as possible; strengthened by their camaraderie and shared passion for music. Their sound blends ambient textures and heavy instrumentation with driving rhythms, raw emotion, and heartfelt lyricism that is fueled by the energy they feed off each other during live performances.
Formed in July 2018 in Bacoor, Cavite. What began as a band in senior high school quickly transitioned into playing local shows around their area and nearby cities. The five-piece consists of Jeric Santos (vocals), Anghel Nilayan (guitars), Frenz Doren (lead guitar), Joaquin Hidalgo (bass/vocals), and Ian Leovis (drums).
In February 2019, they were named champions at University of Perpetual Help-Molino’s Pangandoy: Bandigmaan (Battle of the Bands). Almost a year later, in January 2020, they released their debut single, “Mapasakin”. In February 2024, they participated in Siklaban 2024: Battle of the Bands (a UP Fair: Elements’
Pre-event), where they officially began performing as FLIGHTS, defining a new chapter in their journey. In
December 2025, they released their latest single “Lumisan”, five years after their debut.
In January 2026, FLIGHTS signed with Deep Chroma Records.
Members
Jeric Santos
Instrument/Role: Vocalist
Influences: The 1975, UDD, Paramore, Lions & Acrobats
Member since: December 2018 – Present
Anghel Nilayan
Instrument/Role: Guitarist
Influences: 123 Pikit!, Pierce The Veil, Green Day, Nirvana, Metallica
Member since: July 2018 – Present
Frenz Doren
Instrument/Role: Guitarist | Bassist (2020 – 2022)
Influences: Guthrie Govan, John Petrucci, Plini, Polyphia, Amateurish, Steve Vai, Pierce the Veil
Member since: January 2020 – Present
Social Media: IG – @frenzto, TikTok – @frenzct
Joaquin Hidalgo
Instrument/Role: Bassist, Vocalist
Influences: Snakefight, State Champs, Mayonnaise, Issues, Bilmuri, Frenz Doren
Member since: July 2022 – Present
Ian Leovis
Instrument/Role: Drummer
Influences: Neck Deep, 123Pikit!, Typecast, Movements, Pierce The Veil, Chad Smith
Member since: May 2023 – Present
RELEASE
LATEST RELEASE
LUMISAN - FLIGHTS
Flights unleashes “Lumisan,” a funk rock-infused alt rock heater pulsing with raw angst. It’s the sound of finally letting go—your once-familiar partner transformed into a stranger, screaming “UMALIS KANA, HINDI NA KITA KAILANGAN” as groovy basslines and gritty riffs propel the release. Pure catharsis for when holding on hurts more than walking away.
Our Recollection
Relive Flights’ angsty edge in Our Recollection gallery. Raw shots from tense alt rock rehearsals to explosive pop rock live sets capture our restless fire.
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LATEST NEWS
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